Childhood Safety

Read this list of common household items with hidden toxins, and find tips to avoid them.

American children are regularly exposed to violence (in video games, the media, at home, in school, and in their community), and incidents of violence can affect them throughout their lifetime. Learn how to limit your child's exposure to violence and risk for violent behavior and mental health effects of violence.

Find out what insect repellents are safe to use on your children to help protect them against West Nile Virus.

Need snack ideas because your child can't eat nuts -- or can't bring nuts to school due to a classmate's peanut allergy? Check out these easy, packable, healthy snacks that kids can bring to school for a safe, nut-free snack time.

Keep your kids and family safe during these carefree days with this simple summer safety guide.

Packing nut-free school lunches can be tricky! Whether your child has a peanut or nut allergy or his school has banned nut products, try these 10 tasty and safe school lunch options.

Find out which chemical-free and mineral-based sunscreens are best for your child.

Follow these important guidelines for protecting every member of your family from the sun's harmful rays, so you can enjoy your summertime fun.

Recent news about Bisphenol-A, or BPA, has parents concerned about the effects of this chemical on their children's development.

Would you know what to do if your child wasn't breathing? Read this article to get the facts on the importance of learning CPR.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

The incidence of peanut allergy is increasing in U.S. children, and the problem can be serious. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and how to avoid a reaction.

The holidays are a joyful time of year, but they're also a time of year when you need to be extra-cautious when out and about with your child. Pattie Fitzgerald, founder and creator of Safely Ever After, Inc., has provided a list of holiday tips on her website, www.safelyeverafter.com, to help keep your children safe while you are preparing for the holidays.

Read both sides of the debate about gun control, and learn how to keep your kids safe in the presence of firearms.

Talking to children about child predators can be a daunting task for parents. Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., offers some expert advice on how to talk to kids in an understanding and non-threatening manner.

Do you know how your child is spending his time on the Internet? Find out how much time he is actually spending surfing the Web and what he is doing, such as playing games or visiting social networking sites.